The Marriott Residence Inn can be found at the foot of the famed Mont-Tremblant. This lodging development warmly welcomes you at the heart of one of the most beautiful and quaint ski resort villages to be found anywhere west of Colorado.

Lodging
From a studio apartment to a deluxe suite, you can choose from among 127 air-conditioned rooms. Meeting rooms able to accommodate as many as 50 people are also available for business clients. Several package deals are available, including spa, romantic get-away, winter family and ski packages, among others. Several tourist attractions are also located nearby, which provides for a most interesting selection of activities, including cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails, snowmobiling, dog sledding and other winter activities. In summer, walking and biking trails as well as several nautical sports and tennis courts will tempt guests.

Services Galore
During your stay in this terrific resort, you will find all the comforts you require. Moreover, high-speed Internet access is available in every room free of charge. Breakfast, late afternoon snack, daily newspapers, exercise room, heated outdoor pool, indoor parking… these are but a few of the services available to guests.

All for the beautiful memories
Combined with the rest of the Tremblant resort village, the Marriott Residence Inn will satisfy all your desires, whether it is for a short romantic get-away, a business meeting or a ski or golf weekend. Quality accommodations and personalized service, all with an enchanting backdrop... your stay at the Marriott will be the stuff of lasting memories.

The Illusion of Equality
We often take for granted that we have achieved gender equality in Western society. The Film Male Domination casts a powerful doubt on this dubious conclusion, be it in France, Belgium or Quebec. What does the rise of masculinist movements in Quebec signify? Must we recognize a link between these extremist currents and those of the populist discourse regarding the “castrated Quebec man?” Must feminism remain vigilant?

Will take place after the film La Domination masculine by Patric Jean
November 12th, 8:00 p.m., Cinéma ONF

Media images of poverty: Humanitarian or exploitive?
Filmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Episode III – Enjoy Poverty, denounces the West’s exploitation of African destitution, especially that attitude of “pity for the poor,” which only serves to reinforce rather than to resist the colonialist mentality. At once disconcerting and provocative, the film inspires some while revolting others. Is the compassion of international aid organizations and of the media that condemn the misery not just a façade masquerading another form of exploitation? What reflections can we draw from Renzo Marten’s approach – as manipulative as it is cogent – in this film?

Will take place after the film Episode III – Enjoy the Poverty by Renzo Martens
November 13th, 6:00 p.m., Grande Bibliothèque

Space: The final battleground?
In every era and regardless of our accomplishments, humankind always wants to go further, to know more, to increase its power. The militarization of space represents an important step in human history and raises a number of critical questions. With the race to control space, a new dimension is bestowed on geopolitical issues, military strategies and environmental concerns. What is Canada’s position in all this? What stance or actions should we take?

Will take place after the film Pax Americana by Denis Delestrac
November 14th, 2:30 p.m., Grande Bibliothèque

Special Guests: Denis Delestrac, filmmaker, more to come

Moderator: Raymond Saint-Pierre, …

Burma: Ways to resist without using weapons
Burma’s military dictatorship is one of the planet’s most repressive. All human rights are denied, yet opposition is building, bringing together Buddhists, clandestine filmmakers and tens of thousands of civilians ready to risk their lives to regain their freedom. What means does this non-violent resistance movement use, both within and outside the country? Quebec and Burmese allies who covertly entered the country will testify to both Burma’s perilous and dramatic situation, and to the incredible work being carried out by activists and human rights organizations operating in exile and at the Thai border.

Will take place after the film Birmanie l’indomptable by Hélène Magny et Pierre Mignault
November 17th, 8:00 p.m., Grande Bibliothèque

Wearing the veil: Personal choice or religious duty?
As much from a layman perspective as from a religious one, the wearing of the veil is a controversial topic. The discourse surrounding the subject is contradictory. Some say that a woman without her veil is committing a sin because Muslim tradition requires women to cover themselves. Others assert that it is a personal choice and that one’s faith should not be measured against the brandishing of religious symbols. Women of diverse ages and religions will debate the topic.

Will take place after the film Je porte la voile by Natasha Ivisic and Yanick Létourneau
November 20th, 8:00 p.m., Grande Bibliothèque

Extreme elegance
Complete with majestic architecture dating back to 1870, with sculptures, antique woodwork and moldings and a magnificent red and cream coloured decor, the
Saint-James hotel is among the world’s 50 most beautiful hotels. The large lounge is ornamented with immense columns, stained glass windows, a grand piano, crystal chandeliers and plush, 19th century sofas and the lavish dining room is adorned with white Egyptian cotton table cloths, fresh flowers and elegant china and silverware.

Renowned chef
The restaurant’s chef, Éric Gonzalez, received praise and stars from the Michelin Guide and was classified among Montreal’s gastronomic elite. He prepares dishes of a rare refinement inspired by his native Provence, by the harmony of Quebec’s regions and characterized by certain daring yet delightful culinary combinations. His succulent menu proposes, among other things, foies gras, crustaceans, “Black Angus” beef, rillettes of duck, lamb spareribs, rich gravies and sauces, fresh stuffed pastas and local cheeses.

For the palette’s delight
Every morning, the pastry chef makes crispy cinnamon buns, warm bread and croissants to go with the Anicet honey and vitamin-enriched smoothies. The desserts, such as pink grapefruit garnished with frozen nougat and pistachios as well as the caramel and fleur de sel biscuit are all equally scrumptious. Those who do not have a sweet tooth can treat themselves to a fine wine, champagne or port from the restaurant’s wine cellar, which is stocked by seasoned wine connoisseurs.

Rare aromas
Every day starting at three o’clock, XO serves tea against a backdrop of Bach, Mozart or Nathalie Cole. Served with English scones and orange marmalade, a variety of small cookies, puff pastries, meringues and macaroons, salmon rolls, caviar from Temiscamingue and party sandwiches. Their teas are chosen from among the most discerning producers from all four corners of the globe. It is worth noting that two private meeting rooms with personalized banquet service are also available to customers.

A fashion centre
The Montérégie region is endowed with several enviable tourist attractions and basks in a beautiful natural environment. It also has a vast shopping centre that responds to the needs of the surrounding area’s residents, but also to those of the numerous people who come from far away to enjoy the hundreds of boutiques and many services available. Located on the South shore of Montreal, Promenades Saint-Bruno, which is owned by Canadian real estate group Cadillac Fairview, is one of four fashion centres in Quebec.

Boutiques by the hundreds
Promenades Saint-Bruno houses prominent stores such as Simmons, The Bay, Sears and Zellers, but also a variety of boutiques that will satisfy your every desire and every need. You can purchase jewellery, shoes, clothing, electronics, chocolate, home decors and kitchen items, music, books and much more in stores like Birks, Aldo, Stokes, Dumoulin, Laura Secord, Mexx, HMV, Sports Experts, Le Château, Future Shop, Smart Set, Browns and Gap, to name a few.

Services
Many services are also available in this shopping centre. You will find beauty salons, an SAQ, a dental clinic, restaurants, a travel agency, a foreign exchange desk, an optometrist, a shoemaker and more. In addition, Promenades Saint-Bruno hosts certain events on a regular basis such as auto shows, fundraisers as well as Héma-Québec blood drives.

Source text - EnglishPour Mieux Aider
CHARITY TO HOLD ITS 7TH FUNDRAISING VARIETY SHOW IN JANUARY

Granby, November 16th, 2009 – Charitable organization, Pour Mieux Aider, will hold its 7th annual fundraising variety show on January 8th, 9th and 10th at the Palace de Granby. All proceeds will benefit the Maison au Diapason. About forty performing artists will come together for the event.

Local singers, dancers and musicians will entertain the audience with a selection of popular songs ranging from ballad to rock music. Among other favourites, the volunteer artists will perform songs from Céline Dion, Bryan Adams and Isabelle Boulay. These volunteers displayed passion and dedication in designing and implementing the Pour Mieux Aider show over the past year. “Everyone who worked on this show put their heart and soul into it! All the performers are from this area and want to help people in need of palliative care. It is now up to all of us to support their effort by attending this dazzling show!” stated Co-Director Manon Couture.

The Pour Mieux Aider charity event has raised $192,000 in its first six years. Funds raised last year went to support the Maison au Diapason, just as they will again this year. As Chair of the Pour Mieux Aider Board of Directors, Dawson Huot, proudly declared, “our cause has enjoyed ever increasing public awareness, and our performers put on a terrific production year after year. It has become one of the region’s major entertainment events!”

This year, well-known public figure and former football player, Steve Charbonneau, gladly accepted to act as Honorary Chair. “I am thrilled to take on this role. The organizers of the Pour Mieux Aider show are doing incredible work, and the Maison au Diapason is an important cause,” said Charbonneau.

At a cost of $28, tickets are available at the Palace de Granby box office, at www.ovation.qc.ca or at the Groupe Investors de Granby offices.

The Maison au Diapason’s mission is to offer beds, services and medical care to those nearing the end of life. They expect to admit their first patients in January 2010.
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